How can I help my child at home?

How can I explain about Dyslexia to my child?

You can view and share our booklet 'Understanding Dyslexia', which was written by a parent and child, specifically for parents and children. The booklet is available in two versions, one for primary age and one for secondary aged children.Click here

Helpful information is also available via the CBBC Newsround website here

How can I support my child's reading, spelling or writing?

• Top 5 tips - short films on reading, writing, organisation, memory and spelling
• Help with handwriting
• Helping children read
• Readability
• Ideas to support your child at home
• Some hints and tips
• Reading resources
• 'Ask an Expert' audio interviews
• Using graphic organisers

You can also view the parent area on the websites of some of the Trust Member organisations.

• Dyslexia Action
• Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
• Patoss
• British Dyslexia Association
• The Children's Literacy Charity

What about other Specific Learning Difficulties?

Other useful links for support of those with Specific Learning Difficulties are:

• The Autism Education Trust
• The Dyspraxia Foundation
• BDA Dyscalculia
• ADHD